Strategic Education Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Strategic Education (NASDAQ: STRA) reported Q1 2025 financial results with revenue increasing 4.6% to $303.6 million. The company's income from operations was $39.8 million (13.1% margin), while net income remained steady at $29.7 million.

Key highlights include:

• Adjusted diluted EPS increased to $1.30 from $1.11 year-over-year
• U.S. Higher Education segment saw slight enrollment growth to 87,854 students
• Education Technology Services segment revenue grew 45.2% to $34.3 million
• Sophia Learning subscribers increased 37% year-over-year
• Workforce Edge reached 78 corporate agreements covering 3.89M employees

The company maintains a strong financial position with $197.6 million in cash and no debt, while declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share.

Capella University has appointed Karthik Iyappan Gunasekaran to its Board of Trustees, bringing over 15 years of leadership experience in educational technology and digital innovation. Currently serving as VP of AI & Software Products at the Project Management Institute, Gunasekaran has previously led product teams at Udemy and Kaplan.

His notable achievements include expanding mobile learning platforms to over 65 million users and developing AI-powered learning companions. Gunasekaran's academic credentials include a bachelor's from Birla Institute of Technology, a master's in digital technologies from Johns Hopkins University, and an MBA from the University of Iowa.

The appointment aims to strengthen Capella's strategic technological and education initiatives, with President Constance St. Germain expressing confidence in Gunasekaran's ability to advance the university's mission of empowering learners through innovative digital education.

Strategic Education (NASDAQ: STRA) has announced it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2025 results on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The company will release its financial results before the market opens on the same day.

Investors can access the live webcast through the Investor Relations section of www.strategiceducation.com 15 minutes before the call starts. The webcast will be archived on the same website after the call. Those wishing to participate in the live call must register in advance to receive dial-in information and a PIN.

The Jack Welch Management Institute (JWMI) at Strayer University has been ranked as the 8th best online MBA program by Poets&Quants for 2025, maintaining its position from the previous year. This marks JWMI's fourth consecutive year in the top 10 and seventh year overall in the rankings.

The ranking evaluation was based on three core criteria: admissions standards, academic experience, and career outcomes, with data collected from 57 participating schools and alumni surveys. JWMI received particularly high marks for professor quality and accessibility.

Since joining Strayer University in 2011, JWMI has experienced significant growth, graduating over 3,500 students. The institute currently serves approximately 2,000 students from 68 countries, continuing the legacy of its founder, the late Jack Welch.

Strategic Education (NASDAQ: STRA) has announced the publication of its 2024 Annual Report and Letter to Shareholders, which is now accessible on their website www.strategiceducation.com in the Investor Relations section.

The company will conduct its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders via webcast on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Shareholders who are on record as of March 3, 2025 will be eligible to vote at the meeting. Detailed information about the Annual Meeting can be found in the company's proxy materials available on their website and at www.sec.gov.

Strategic Education (NASDAQ: STRA) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. Annual revenue increased 7.7% to $1,219.9 million, with net income rising to $112.7 million from $69.8 million in 2023. Full-year diluted EPS grew to $4.67 from $2.91.

Q4 2024 highlights include revenue growth of 2.9% to $311.5 million, though quarterly net income decreased to $25.3 million from $39.1 million year-over-year. The U.S. Higher Education segment saw enrollment increase 3.0% to 88,860 students, while FlexPath enrollment reached 24% of USHE enrollment.

Notable achievements include Education Technology Services revenue jumping 39.3% to $30.5 million, driven by Sophia Learning's 29% subscriber growth and Workforce Edge expanding to 76 corporate agreements. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, payable March 17, 2025.

Best Buy has expanded its education benefits partnership with Strayer University, offering no-cost college degree options to all U.S. full-time and part-time employees through the Degrees@Work program. The benefit is available immediately upon employment and covers certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in areas like business and information technology.

Employees will also have access to Sophia Learning, an online platform providing college-level general education courses that can be applied towards their Strayer University degree. This expansion builds upon a decade-long partnership between Best Buy and Strayer, previously offering tuition discounts and reduced fees. The program demonstrates Best Buy's commitment to employee development and creating an inclusive workplace while helping workers advance their careers through education.

Strategic Education (NASDAQ: STRA) has announced two key upcoming events. The company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2024 results on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. A news release detailing the results will be issued before market opening on the same day.

Additionally, STRA has scheduled its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, which will be held via webcast. Stockholders of record as of March 3, 2025, will be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting. The company will provide detailed information about the Annual Meeting in its proxy materials, which will be distributed to eligible voting stockholders and filed with the SEC.